Camilla Orlando: One of my best games, hails Colombia clash | OneFootball

Under intense rain and in a decisive atmosphere, coach Camilla Orlando watched the Brazilian U-20 National Team give another demonstration of maturity and competitiveness in the final phase of the South American Championship. After Brazil's 1-0 victory against Colombia, Camilla Orlando highlighted the level of the match, the dedication of the athletes, and classified the match as one of the most remarkable games of her career.

"It was one of the best games I have ever participated in my career, without a doubt. It's a very aggressive, highly contested classic, and we managed to hold our ground well. We entered with the mentality of a final, knowing it would be a tough game. The rain disrupts the strategy a bit, but we handled this moment and this adversity well. Coming away with the three points was very special," she stated.

Camilla also emphasized the collective strength of the group and the positive response of the team in this decisive phase of the South American Championship. She highlighted the importance of the squad and the execution of plays worked on in training.

Coach Camilla Orlando during the match against Colombia in the South American ChampionshipCredits: Staff Images / CBF

"Brazil is reacting very well. We managed to put the strength of our group into action once again, with athletes who did not play the first match and had the opportunity now. The goal comes from a collective play, from ball dispute, attention, and also from situations we trained for. This shows the strength of the group and the commitment of the athletes," she explained.

The coach also highlighted the level of competitiveness of the final hexagonal and the extra motivation of the opponents when facing Brazil. "You can feel the desire of the other teams to beat Brazil. We studied Colombia and knew it would be difficult, but on the field, it was even tougher. This shows the level of competitiveness of this final phase and requires us to always be at our best,"

Finally, she projected the next commitment against Argentina and reinforced the team's focus on seeking evolution and physical recovery for another decisive match. "It's going to be a great match. We lost to Argentina in the first phase, and this becomes an opportunity to reverse that result. We will adjust the final details and prioritize the recovery of the athletes, which is one of our advantages. We want to play another final, with intensity and preparation, to seek the three points," she concluded.

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